As the son of a physician, a graduate in pharmacy,
and an ex-druggist, I had a perfect contempt for what
I thought Christian Science to be. About six and a half
years ago, however, having exhausted all material means
at my command, - materia medica, electricity, gymnastics,
cycling, and so on, - and being in a hopeless
state, the study of Christian Science was taken up. I
had been a sufferer from catarrh and sore throat for over
thirty years, and in the last five were added several others,
including dyspepsia, and bronchitis, and a loss in flesh of
sixty pounds. I was completely healed, and regained
health, strength, and flesh through the spiritual understanding
of Christian Science, the result of about six
weeks' study. This good and perfect gift came to me
through the careful and prayerful study of Christian
Science, as revealed to the world to-day through Science
and Health. The promise of Christ Jesus, "the truth
shall make you free," was fulfilled, and the past six years
of health and harmony have been spent in striving to
"hold fast that which is good."

While most grateful for the physical healing, my gratitude
for the mental and spiritual regeneration is beyond
expression. When I learned that Jesus' mission of healing
sickness as well as sin did not end with his short stay
upon earth, but is practical in all ages, my joy was
unbounded. Having spent thousands in the old way, it
seemed wonderful to be healed at such small cost as the
price of the "little book" and a few weeks' study. Every
thought of prejudice immediately vanished before the
proofs that Christian Science is indeed the elucidation
and practical application of Jesus' teachings, which are
demonstrable truth, "The same yesterday, and to-day,
and forever." - C. N. C., Memphis, Tenn.